very cute and wholesome pictures! a good book for children or to browse through when feeling blue. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

Sharon Bealss petite portfolios of pet portraits have sold over a quarter of a million copies, doggone proof of both the appeal of her photography and the charm of her subjects. InWhat Dogs Do, Too the essence of dogginess is further revealed in 30 endearing images, each accompanied by one-word captions that manage to say it all. As they perform and hide and seduce, as they fetch and pester and hanker, these dogs are sure to melt hearts and wag tails. What Dogs Do, Too promises to earn pup lover Sharon Beals an honorary Ph.Dog.

What Dogs Do, Too

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New York

How Dogs Become Themselves

“What Mr. Rogers was to children, Alexandra Horowitz is to dogs: a wise and patient observer who seeks to intimately know a creature... Her chapters, packed with close observations about canine cognition and behavior, are mini-mood lifters." —NPR, Maureen Corrigan on Fresh Air What is it like to be a puppy? Author of the classic Inside of a Dog, Alexandra Horowitz tries to find out, spending a year scrutinizing her puppy’s daily existence and poring over the science of early dog development Few of us meet our dogs at Day One. The dog who will, eventually, become an integral part of our family, our constant companion and best friend, is born without us into a family of her own. A puppy's critical early development into the dog we come to know is usually missed entirely. Dog researcher Alexandra Horowitz aimed to change that with her family's new pup, Quiddity (Quid). In this scientific memoir, she charts Quid's growth from wee grub to boisterous sprite, from her birth to her first birthday. Horowitz follows Quid's first weeks with her mother and ten roly-poly littermates, and then each week after the puppy joins her household of three humans, two large dogs, and a wary cat. She documents the social and cognitive milestones that so many of us miss in our puppies' lives, when caught up in the housetraining and behavioral training that easily overwhelms the first months of a dog's life with a new family. In focusing on training a dog to behave, we mostly miss the radical development of a puppy into themselves—through the equivalent of infancy, childhood, young adolescence, and teenager-hood. By slowing down to observe Quid from week to week, The Year of the Puppy makes new sense of a dog's behavior in a way that is missed when the focus is only on training. Horowitz keeps a lens on the puppy's point of view—how they (begin to) see and smell the world, make meaning of it, and become an individual personality. She's there when the puppies first open their eyes, first start to recognize one another and learn about cats, sheep, and people; she sees them from their first play bows to puberty. Horowitz also draws from the ample research in the fields of dog and human development to draw analogies between a dog's first year and the growing child—and to note where they diverge. The Year of the Puppy is indispensable for anyone navigating their way through the frustrating, amusing, and ultimately delightful first year of a puppy’s life.

The Year of the Puppy

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Indiana

The Bala Diaries

Illustrated with forty black-and-white photographs, A Dog's Guide to Life is sure to delight dog lovers every-where who just can't get enough of the lighter side of pets and what they can show us about ourselves.

This wry and heartfelt look at everyday life will especially tickle dog lovers, while giving grouchy non-dog lovers something to smile about as well. A Dog's Guide to Life is the personal diary of Bala, a delightful, insightful Doberman from Manhattan.

A Dog's Guide to Life combines adorable photographs and a lively, emotional story that looks at both the commonplace and the absurd in urban life, our obsessions with money and work, our problems with daily living, and our fear of abandonment -- while teaching us a thing or two about love and relationships along the way.

A Dog's Guide to Life

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#juvenilefiction #hardcover #DangerIsStillEverywhere  #funny #pets 

Beware of the Dog!

Dr. Noel Zone is BACK to make YOU into a qualified Level 2 Dangerologist in this wacky handbook about how to avoid danger of even more kinds--from dinosaurs to volcanoes to the circus--plus the overwhelming danger of a real live puppy! A little dog called Napkin has come to stay, but every POD (Pupil of Dangerology) knows the only safe pet is a pet rock. As Napkin wreaks havoc around the Dangerzone, Dr. Noel will have to work up the courage to keep teaching (and to leave the safety of his wardrobe)!

With art on every page, silly acronyms, and recurring characters, this hilarious follow-up to Danger Is Everywhere is perfect for readers of all ages who are looking for a laugh!


Danger Is Still Everywhere

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While this book is actually a weekly engagement calendar from 2005, the color photographs (there are about 30 of them) are amazing and I thought a dachshund owner would love them.  

Spiral bound for easy removal of pages or to fold back to a favorite photo and prop to display 

Maryland

Dachshunds

great book for tween/teen as well. tons of color photos, tips …  Book is in like new condition with the exception of name written on the first page. see last picture.  

Your Happy Healthy Pet

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Alert and active (especially in the evening), hamsters are fascinating and fun. Your hamster will probably fit in the palm of your hand and with gentle, regular handling will quickly begin to love playtime. Hamsters are easy to tame and care for. This guide helps you do it right with advice on: * Types of hamsters and characteristics to look for * Selecting and "furnishing" a home for your hamster * Proper care and handling * Keeping your pet stimulated and healthy * Having fun with your curious little critter

Hamster

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John Grogan

Ohio

Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material.

Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.

John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled.

But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

Marley & Me is John Grogan's funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.

Marley and Me

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All about Land Hermit Crabs

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Frank Kane

Phyllis Wise

Everything a dog owner needs to know about caring for Cocker Spaniels — grooming, breeding, showing, etc. 
95+ color photographs and illustrations

Everything you need to know about your spaniel including health care, training, breeding and showing.

A Dog Owner’s Guide to American and English Cocker Spaniels

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Hardcover (under 2 lbs)

Oregon

Easy Do-It-Yourself Projects to Make for Your Favorite Pet

Have you always wanted to make your cat a new toy using basic household items? Want to make a homemade costume or outfit to give your furry feline friend a little style? Are you a fan of do-it-yourself projects? Look no further than this book then. With the easy-to-follow instructions in Creative Creations for Your Cat, learn to create toys and accessories such as: Scratching Boxes Food Dispenser Tubes Bow Ties Treat Jars Tents to Play In Fluffy Snake Toys Photo Frames And Much More! Full-color photography accompanies the straightforward tutorials to create an easy guide to creating and completing affordable projects your kitty will love. This is a great way to spend time with kids, while you learn how to make accessories and toys for your cat, using common materials and even recycling objects you have around the house, like bottles, old clothing, boxes, among other things. This book is the perfect gift for the cat-lover in your life, even if it’s yourself!

Creative Creations for Your Cat

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New Jersey

Why Dogs Do What They Do

For all the love and attention we give dogs,  much of what they do remains mysterious. Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog park: We have a good understanding of what it means when dogs wag their tails--but what about when they sniff and roll on a stinky spot? Why do they play tug-of-war with one dog, while showing their bellies to another? Why are some dogs shy, while others are bold? What goes on in dogs' heads and hearts--and how much can we know and understand?

 

Canine Confidential has the answers. Written by award-winning scientist--and lifelong dog lover--Marc Bekoff, it not only brilliantly opens up the world of dog behavior, but also helps us understand how we can make our dogs' lives the best they can possibly be.  Rooted in the most up-to-date science on cognition and emotion--fields that have exploded in recent years--Canine Confidential is a wonderfully accessible treasure trove of new information and myth-busting. Peeing, we learn, isn't always marking; grass-eating isn't always an attempt to trigger vomiting; it's okay to hug a dog--on their terms; and so much more. There's still much we don't know, but at the core of the book is the certainty that dogs do have deep emotional lives, and that as their companions we must try to make those lives as rich and fulfilling as possible. It's also clear that we must look at dogs as unique individuals and refrain from talking about "the dog."

 

Bekoff also considers the practical importance of knowing details about dog behavior. He advocates strongly for positive training--there's no need to dominate or shame dogs or to make them live in fear--and the detailed information contained in Canine Confidential has a good deal of significance for dog trainers and teachers. He also suggests that trainers should watch and study dogs in various contexts outside of those in which they are dealing with clients, canine and human, with specific needs. 

 

There's nothing in the world as heartwarming as being greeted by your dog at the end of the workday. Read Canine Confidential, and you'll be on the road to making your shared lives as happy, healthy, and rewarding as they can possibly be.

Canine Confidential

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Jim Gorant

An inspiring story of survival and our powerful bond with man's best friend, in the aftermath of the nation's most notorious case of animal cruelty.

Animal lovers and sports fans were shocked when the story broke about NFL player Michael Vick's brutal dog fighting operation. But what became of the dozens of dogs who survived? As acclaimed writer Jim Gorant discovered, their story is the truly newsworthy aspect of this case. Expanding on Gorant's Sports Illustrated cover story, The Lost Dogs traces the effort to bring Vick to justice and turns the spotlight on these infamous pit bulls, which were saved from euthanasia by an outpouring of public appeals coupled with a court order that Vick pay nearly a million dollars in "restitution" to the dogs.

As an ASPCA-led team evaluated each one, they found a few hardened fighters, but many more lovable, friendly creatures desperate for compassion. In The Lost Dogs, we meet these amazing animals, a number of which are now living in loving homes, while some even work in therapy programs: Johnny Justice participates in Paws for Tales, which lets kids get comfortable with reading aloud by reading to dogs; Leo spends three hours a week with cancer patients and troubled teens. At the heart of the stories are the rescue workers who transformed the pups from victims of animal cruelty into healing caregivers themselves, unleashing priceless hope.

Texas

Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption

Traces the rescue story of dozens of dogs that survived NFL player Michael Vick's dog-fighting operation, offering details of the efforts to bring Vick to justice and the rehabilitation of the traumatized dogs.

The Lost Dogs - First Printing 

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California

Jenny Gardiner

Minnesota

A Memoir of Caring for a Vengeful Parrot Who's Determined to Kill Me

A gift from an overseas relative, Graycie, an African Gray parrot, arrives in the Gardiner home not long after the birth of their first child, adding the responsibilities of parrot-hood to their newfound parenthood. Jenny Gardiner and her husband were hoping for a docile, beautifully plumed, Polly-want-a-cracker type of companion—but patchily feathered, scrawny, ill-tempered Graycie was the furthest thing from what they envisioned.. In Winging It , Gardiner shares in vivid and hilarious detail the many hazards of parrot ownership, from endless avian latrine duty to discovering the multiple ways a beak can pierce human flesh. Whether she’s swearing at the dog, mimicking the sound of the smoke alarm, or bobbing to the beat of the kids clapping for her amusement, she brings the family joy, laughter, and, sometimes, tears. So why would the Gardiners subject themselves to the crazy behavior of this parrot for so long? Well, because, as the Gardiners realize, Graycie is a part of the family, and just like in any relationship between living creatures, things do not always go according to plan.. A mix of hilarious pet hijinks and a poignant story of family commitment, Winging It is a reminder of the importance of patience, loyalty, and humor when it comes to dealing with even the most temperamental members of the family..

Winging It

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Georgia

Confessions of a Service Human

New York Times bestselling author Michael Savage delivers a heartwarming book about his experiences and relationship with his dog Teddy. Listeners know Teddy as the silent "other host" of The Savage Nation. He's at Michael Savage's side during every broadcast, guarding the radio equipment and nipping the engineer's sneakers. But the fun doesn't end when the "On-Air" light goes off. Teddy is Savage's constant companion, in the car, at home, and even shopping. Most important, he's Savage's inspiration, helping him remember the most important things in life are the little things. TEDDY AND ME is a rare glimpse into the life of one of America's most popular talk radio hosts. Come along for the ride as Savage and his best friend explore the streets of San Francisco, ride the "Tedevator," and read bedtime stories together. If you've ever wondered how the conservative icon who can go from zero to enraged in a matter of seconds has kept his sanity in an insane world, this book has the answer. To the political establishment, he's a force of nature, but to Teddy, Michael Savage is just his "service human." Spend a day in the life of a media giant and the most politically savvy canine alive in TEDDY AND ME.

Teddy and Me

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The author explores some of the mistakes cat owners may unknowingly make while raising their feline friends. She also tells how to correct undesirable behaviors while at the same time forging a bond of trust and affection that will remain throughout your lives together.￼

great gift for cat lovers ans/or new cat owners

An Investigation into the Feline Mind

Cats Have No Masters … Just Friends

Kentucky

With new cdrom

Dedicated to the "American gentleman" of dogs, one of the most pleasant and entertaining companion dogs in the world, the Boston Terrier, this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner's Guide offers a description of the breed's character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy's homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call "It's a Fact," "Smart Tip," "Notable & Quotable," and "Did You Know?" Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called "Pop Pups" and "True Tails." Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the "Try This" feature pages.The Smart Owner's Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Boston, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there's a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner's Guide is fully indexed.

Boston Terrier

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John O'Hurley

Montana

And Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs

The host of The National Dog Show presents a whimsical and reflective collection of life lessons that can be imparted by one's canine companions, sharing such pithy examples as "Every 15 Minutes Is a New Day," "Never Miss a Nap," and "A Cold Can of Meat Is Still a Feast."

It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump

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Rhode Island

From the pet publisher dedicated to the care and well-being of companion animals for over 50 years comes an exciting new series of dog breed titles, each accompanied by a free DVD. Written by professional pet writers who are also experts on the breeds, each book is filled with valuable information on a variety of topics that are essential for cultivating health and happiness in a canine companion.Labrador Retrievers are the most popular breed in America. What makes these dogs so popular? Discover how to bring out the best in these friendly, versatile dogs.

The Labrador Retriever

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Bob Walker

John N. Walker

Hardcover book in like new condition with the exception of a sticker on the upper corner of first page

From the author of "The Cats' House" comes another delightful and beautifully photographed book that celebrates the universal lifestyle enjoyed by house cats and their people. Color photos.

Cats into Everything

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Michigan

Mark Twain for Dog Lovers combines one of America's most beloved authors and dogs. Twain specialist R. Kent Rasmussen traces the history of dogs in Twain's life-from the ones he knew personally, like his daughter's dog which he took in after she died, to the foreign dogs he saw on his travels around the world. Compiling 30 stories and extracts from Twain's wiritings, Rasmussen tells a detailed an compelling story of Twain's relationship with one of America's favorite pets.

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Sharon Beals

What Dogs Do, Too

Alexandra Horowitz

The Year of the Puppy

Marc Handelman

A Dog's Guide to Life

David O'Doherty; Chris Judge (Illustrator)

Danger Is Still Everywhere

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Dachshunds

Betsy Sikora Siino

Hamster

John Grogan

Marley and Me

Mervin F. Roberts

All about Land Hermit Crabs

Frank Kane; Phyllis Wise

A Dog Owner’s Guide to American and English Cocker Spaniels

Norma Martínez, Carlota Cirera

Creative Creations for Your Cat

John Grogan

Marley and Me

Marc Bekoff

Canine Confidential

Jim Gorant

The Lost Dogs - First Printing

John Grogan

Marley and Me

Jenny Gardiner

Winging It

Michael Savage

Teddy and Me

Karen Anderson

Cats Have No Masters … Just Friends

Peggy Swager

Boston Terrier

John O'Hurley

It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump

Diane Morgan

The Labrador Retriever

Bob Walker; John N. Walker

Cats into Everything

John Grogan

Marley and Me

R. Kent Rasmussen (Editor)

Mark Twain for Dog Lovers

Leslie Gould

The Promise of Spring